Simple recipe for tom kha with Somen noodles and vegetables, Thai basil

Tom kha with Somen noodles and vegetables, Thai basil

Treat yourself to this Asian delicacy!

Ingredients - for 4 people

• 400g Somen noodles
• 20g ginger
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 300g button mushrooms
• 400g pre-cut squash
• 40cl coconut milk
• 1 nem sauce
• A few Thai basil leaves
• 1 stock cube
• Salt

Preparation

1. Peel and finely chop the ginger. Finely chop the Thai basil and set aside.
2. Remove the first leaf from the lemongrass stalks and cut them into 4cm sections, which you crush with the handle of a flat knife.
3. Boil 75cl of water with the stock cube, lemongrass and ginger in a large saucepan.
4. Cut the squash into 1cm cubes. Add them to the stock and leave to simmer while you rinse and slice the mushrooms, add them too and leave to simmer, covered, for a further 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the Somen according to the instructions on the packet.
6. Add the coconut milk to the vegetables. Season to taste with a little salt, pepper, Thai basil and a few drops of nem sauce.
7. Check that the vegetables are cooked through. Drain the noodles and add them to the stock with the vegetables.
8. Add more water if you want more stock.
9. Serve the tom kha in bowls or soup plates with the stock and enjoy immediately.

Enjoy!

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